Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Fairness WV




Fairness WV has been around for about three years now but just this last year I have noticed the work and foundation they are laying for the state of West Virginia.

I had began to notice the different events they began to show up at, as well as the name they were creating for themselves. I had started to hear about a recent educational film tour that was taken the state by storm. That is when I decided to get to know Casey Willits and Scott Jarrel a bit more through facebook.
As I did, they had asked if I knew anyone in the Parkersburg area that would be willing to maybe facilitate and take care of refreshments for the event when it made its way here. I was all for it, since I wanted to see what it was all about.
The guys had made a believer out of me not just by getting to know them but upon seeing the dedication these two have for the community. They travel around the state, never complaining and quite frankly opening the eyes of the public around them.
I watched this film known as Faces of Fairness and was left feeling threatened by the lack of equal rights that we are given. It shows hard working LGBTQ people, who are basically left in a world of turmoil just because of their sexual identity or preference. I was appauled to say the least.
I just want to express my gratitude to these great guys and this fantastic organization that proves to be a force to be reckoned with. I for one fully support this group and believe that they will not only turn heads and change minds but they will significantly change lives.
I do hope that you will take the time out to see this film, here are the links. I think once you do, you will be a believer as I am.

http://youtu.be/y1wR4YZA4X8



 Fairness West Virginia Institute (FWVI),  the statewide organization dedicated to educating the public concerning fair treatment and civil rights for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) West Virginians.
They are dedicated to ending discrimination, advancing transgender rights, increasing visibility and protecting families.

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